Parkhotel Fuerstenhof

We stayed as a family of four in two rooms over a long weekend in August. The reception is not open all day in the week but there were numbers to call the owner posted on the door and he arrived in a matter of minutes. The Hotel is clean and modern and has a large lift that can access all three floors. The breakfast is buffet style and includes cold meat, cheese, various types of bread, jam, yogurt, fruit and fruit juices. A modern coffee machine supplies the expected selection of different types of coffee. Tea and hot chocolate are also available. There is also a restaurant which we didn't get the chance to try so I can't comment on that. The hotel bar is popular with hotel guests and locals and has both outdoor and in indoor tables. Boardgames and toys are available if the kids are stuck inside on a rainy day. The hotel owner also owns the local brewery and restaurant which is only 15-20 minutes walk away. I can heartily recommend both the beer and food! The hotel is well situated just off the centre of the historic centre of the town and a few minutes walk below the extremely picturesque 13C castle which is a 'must visit'. Street parking is quite easy to come by and apparently there are some reserved spaces next to the hotel. Braunfels is not a high crime area but normal common sense should be applied when leaving valuables on show in unsecured parking areas.